Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ducula rosacea compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula rosacea | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.8 cm (18.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 386.5 g (13.63 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon only
Red-moustached Fruit-dove only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon
Pink-headed Imperial-pigeon (Ducula rosacea), 40 cm. Pale pinkish-white head and underparts; metallic green upperparts. Found on small islands of the Lesser Sundas and South Maluku. Inhabits forest and coconut plantations. Frugivore. Vulnerable; small island populations subject to hunting.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii), 27 cm. Green with a red moustachial streak and orange underparts; endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Last confirmed on Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Possibly Extinct; last reliably recorded in the 1970s. Threatened by introduced rats and cats.